negazionista

/neɡadzoˈnista/
nounIntermediate
informal

A person who denies or rejects widely accepted facts, especially scientific or historical evidence.

Molti negazionisti rifiutano le prove dell'Olocausto.

Many deniers reject the evidence of the Holocaust.

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Often used in political or scientific debates to describe those who reject established facts.

Collocations

negazionista del cambiamento climaticoclimate change deniernegazionista dell'OlocaustoHolocaust denier

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

negare l'evidenzaphrase
to deny the evidence

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The term is frequently used in debates about climate change, history, or science, so be aware of the context when using it.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use this term lightly, as it can be offensive and should be reserved for situations where someone is actively denying well-established facts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'negare' (to deny) and the suffix '-ista' (denoting a person who adheres to a particular belief or ideology).

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used pejoratively to describe individuals who reject well-documented facts, particularly in scientific or historical contexts.

Word Breakdown

nega-
deny
root
+
-zionista
person who adheres to a belief
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese